Bajrang Dal Leader Booked for Alleged Assault on Kashmiri Vendor in Uttarakhand

• A Kashmiri shawl vendor, Bilal Ahmed Ganie, was allegedly assaulted by Bajrang Dal activists in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, after being identified as from Kashmir.
• The attackers, led by prime accused Ankur Singh, reportedly forced Ganie to chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai' and attempted to abduct him.
• Police have registered a complaint, and the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) confirmed that police teams are searching for the accused.
• JKSA urged Uttarakhand Police for swift action, fair investigation, and strict punishment to ensure justice and prevent future incidents.
• Ganie, a regular visitor to Kashipur for eight years, recounted being beaten and stating he would proudly say 'Hindustan Zindabad'.

Why It Matters: Bajrang Dal leader booked for assaulting Kashmiri vendor; police action initiated after JKSA intervention.